Smart Cycling Part 2 - South San Francisco (Commute.org + TA + C/CAG)

Join our free Smart Cycling Part 2 on-bike workshop, where you'll get to sharpen your bike handling, boost your street safety and confidence, and learn crash-avoidance maneuvers in small groups under the guidance of a Certified League Cycling Instructor (LCI) By taking this class and passing the optional evaluation , you can also meet the prerequisite for becoming an LCI yourself. Learn more here!

What the class covers:

• ABC Quick Check
• Starting, stopping, and shifting
• Scanning, signaling, and turning
• Crash avoidance maneuvers: quick stop, rock dodge, avoidance weave, quick turn
• Group ride to put the knowledge and skills together on the road
• Optional written and on-bike evaluation for those seeking LCI certification

All class participants will get to take home a reflective safety vest and a Smart Cycling Manual from the League of American Bicyclists.

Prerequisites:

1. Must be age 14+
2. Must bring a well-maintained functional bicycle you can ride & helmet
3. Must be able to bike in a straight line one-handed for 3+ seconds
4. Must have completed Smart Cycling Part 1 or completed the League of American Bicyclists' online Smart Cycling, Everyday Riding Skills course (and able to show proof)

Logistics:

• Location: El Camino High School Parking Lot at 1320 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The group rides will be on nearby streets.
• Getting there: The class location is across the street from the South San Francisco BART station and close to multiple bus stops. Car parking is also available for those who drive.
• Bring a well-maintained functional bicycle and helmet, plus water, sunscreen, and money for lunch (or a packed lunch)

This class is provided to the public for at no cost for attendees courtesy of funding from Measures A & W by the TA, C/CAG, and Commute.org.

Join fellow bicyclists in paving the way for safer streets and a sustainable and healthier future by ! All donations are tax-deductible and any donation gives you an annual SVBC membership. EIN: 77-0338658

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